July 1, 2008

Columns

Editor's Page: The Tough Stuff Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Lisa Hurley I've read a rash of articles lately on accusing big business, including big hotel chains, of promoting themselves as being far more environmentally responsible...

Guest Room: Disney's David DeLoach of Mouse and Man Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley David DeLoach has cleaned up at Walt Disney World. Literally. His first job at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Fla., was as a custodian. Now general manager...

The Last Word: Herb and Betsy Stone are Fine Linen's First Couple Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber They tried full-service party rental not once, but twice. Herb and Betsy Stone built two successful event rental companies, Sisters in San Francisco and...

Departments

Confetti: Address Book for July Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM BRANCHING OUT RADAR ENTERTAINMENT, a New York-based full-service experiential marketing firm, announces the launch of RADAR CATERING, which will serve...

Confetti: Sprinkles Creates Cute Cakes Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM Carrying on her great-grandmother's tradition, Sprinkles Cupcakes' executive pastry chef Candace Nelson sifts and frosts from her bakery's flagship store...

Confetti: Dorothy Draper-theme Event is Absolutely Fabulous Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Elizabeth Arnold Transforming raw office space into a society-worthy soiree might have given even legendary debutante-turned-designer Dorothy Draper pause. But Fort Lauderdale,...

Galas: Ideas Puts Ballet Gala Soles on Ice Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber When San Francisco-based Ideas Event Decor & Production opted not to bid on the San Francisco Ballet's 2008 opening night gala an event the company had...

Food for Fetes: Tiny Desserts are Big Time Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Forget super-sizing. If you want to throw an on-trend party, make desserts small, and make a bunch. Here, caterers tell us all about the tiny dessert...

Site Lines: High-Tech Hotels Keep Attendees Tuned In Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Elizabeth Arnold These hotels are taking high-tech to a higher power, keept event guests plugged in with up-to-the-minute technology....

Rental Essentials: Rental Pros Create Trade Show Showstoppers Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Give trade show-goers something to talk about. These rental companies did just that at The Special Event 2008 in Atlanta and 2007 in Los Angeles. Their...

Faces & Places: London Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber The Place: Vinopolis The Scoop: Set beneath the archways of a former Victorian viaduct, Vinopolis comprises seven spectacular event spaces. The largest...

Articles

Currency Fluctuations Have Event Pros Making Change Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Feeling sound as a dollar? If it's a U.S. dollar, then maybe you're not feeling so well. Over the last five years, the U.S. dollar has steadily lost value...

Rulings Class: Rules for Proper Incentive Events Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Alison Hall You want your corporate event to be remembered for its great camaradie and the great experience it provided. You do not want your event to be remembered...

Project Projection: Trends in Projections at Event Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Elizabeth Arnold From washing over walls to putting words onto water, event professionals are finding new ways to use projections. Projections not only incorporate a 3-D...

Festivals Go Hip, Urban and High-Tech Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry If you want to see a prize-winning pig, don't attend any of the festivals described here. While county fairs have plenty to offer nobody is knocking farm-fresh...